News on European electricity markets
Week 33/2026
(10/08/2026-14/08/2026)
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August 12, 2026
The low coincidence between markets of the days with the highest spreads favours the diversification of battery portfolios
The days with the highest intraday spreads in Spain show little coincidence with those of the markets of central and northern Europe. The different dynamics that condition spreads in each region mean that the best arbitrage opportunities do not necessarily occur on the same days. For pan-European battery portfolios, this low synchrony can become an additional factor of diversification and risk management.
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August 11, 2026
The August 12 eclipse puts photovoltaic energy to the test and highlights the value of batteries and forecasts
The total solar eclipse of August 12 will cause a rapid and synchronised fall in photovoltaic production in Spain and other European countries. Beyond its exceptional nature, the phenomenon shows on a large scale an everyday challenge of solar generation. Market participants must anticipate sharp changes in production and manage their effects with accurate forecasts and flexible resources such as batteries.
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August 10, 2026
Rising wind energy production and falling demand drive down European electricity market prices in the first week of August
In the first week of August, weekly prices fell in most of the main European electricity markets. In contrast, they rose in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. The increase in wind energy production and the decline in demand favored this trend. Spain, Portugal, France and Germany set photovoltaic energy production records for a day in August. Brent oil and TTF gas futures fell on expectations that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen, while CO2 futures rose.
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August 07, 2026
Voltage control and reactive power: the new value of batteries, renewables and industry
The transition towards an electricity system with more renewable generation does not only transform the way electricity is produced. It also changes the resources the system needs to keep frequency and voltage within safe limits, and with them the value that batteries, renewable energy and industry provide.
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| RRSS |
August 13, 2026
Low spread synchronisation supports battery portfolio diversification
August 13, 2026
Staying ahead of the market: the difference between deciding and reacting
August 12, 2026
Is the electricity grid ready for electrification? Part 1. The distribution grid
August 12, 2026
A solar eclipse also puts electricity markets to the test
August 11, 2026
Climate change is no longer a future threat
August 10, 2026
Rising electricity prices reinforce the need for hedging
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